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Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949
By José Zanine Caldas, Mòveis Artisticos Z
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair designed by José Zanine Caldas for Mòveis Artísticos Z, Brazil, in 1949. It features Imbuia plywood, brass, and black-dyed leather w...
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1940s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Imbuia

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949
José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949

José Zanine Caldas, Lounge Chair Imbuia Plywood Leather Mòveis Artísticos Z 1949

Mid-Century Curved Bamboo and Leather Armchair, White Fabric, Italy 1960s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular Mid-Century organic armchair, fully made in bamboo, leather, and chestnut wood. This elegant armchair was made in Italy during the 1960s clearly in the style of Gabriella...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Bamboo, Rattan, Chestnut

Mid-Century Curved Bamboo and Leather Armchair, White Fabric, Italy 1960s
Mid-Century Curved Bamboo and Leather Armchair, White Fabric, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Curved Bamboo and Leather Armchair, White Fabric, Italy 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Ward Bennett Bent Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Mid-Century Modern mahogany Ward Bennett bent wood arm chairs. They are marked with the red metal tag, and there are two pairs a...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Ward Bennett Bent Wood Arm Chairs, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Ward Bennett Bent Wood Arm Chairs, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Ward Bennett Bent Wood Arm Chairs, Pair

Pair Swedish Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chairs, Cognac Colored Leather 1970s
By Dux of Sweden, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of two Pernilla easy chairs by the Swedish furniture designer Bruno Mathsson manufactured by Dux The chairs are made of lacquered steam bend beech stretched with canvas. Upholst...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Pair Swedish Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chairs, Cognac Colored Leather 1970s
Pair Swedish Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chairs, Cognac Colored Leather 1970s

Pair Swedish Bruno Mathsson Pernilla Easy Chairs, Cognac Colored Leather 1970s

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing pair of armchairs in rattan and bamboo bent in the style of Tito Agnoli for Bonacina. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Bamboo / rattan has been polished by a professi...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Pair of Armchairs Tito Agnoli Style, Italy 1960s

Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame
By Angel Pazmino, Muebles De Estilo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Angel Pazmino folding arm chair with tooled leather seat and back and lightly refinished wood frame. In original condition with wear consistent with ...
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1960s Ecuadorean Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame
Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame

Angel Pazmino Dark Brown Tooled Leather Folding Arm Chair with Wood Frame

20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Atlantis armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s
20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s

20th Century Vintage Creme Boucle Atlantis Big Armchair, 1960s

Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular French Riviera style set that includes two twin "shell" chairs and a coffee table all made in hand-woven wicker, rattan and enameled black iron. This lovely set was produ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s

Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s

Midcentury Italian Rattan Armchair in Calf Leather Attributed Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury Italian rattan armchair in calf leather attributed to Tito Agnoli for Bonacina
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rattan

Midcentury Italian Rattan Armchair in Calf Leather Attributed Tito Agnoli
Midcentury Italian Rattan Armchair in Calf Leather Attributed Tito Agnoli

Midcentury Italian Rattan Armchair in Calf Leather Attributed Tito Agnoli

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE A favourable balance between geometric rigour and enveloping shapes designe...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Armchair by Cassina

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa Manufactured by Cassina SCULPTURAL ELEGANCE Geometric austerity encounters enveloping padding in this sofa designed by maestro Carlo Scarpa ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa by Cassina
Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa by Cassina

Carlo Scarpa Cornaro Three Seater Sofa by Cassina

Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage Progetti armchair, designed by Umberto Asnago. Manufacture date circa 1980's by Giorgetti, Italy. Wooden frame in black color and natural wood inserts. In original removable ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago
Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago

Vintage Giorgetti Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of Italian armchairs captures the essence of mid-20th century modern design, attributed to Paolo Buffa. Made around the 1950s, these armchairs are distinguished by their el...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair
Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

Attribute to Paolo Buffa Mid-century Modern Italian Bouclè Armchairs, Pair

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Vilnius, LT
Wassily lounge chair, designed by Marcel Breuer, circa 1925. In red canvas upholstery, chromed steel tube frame. Marked/stamped on the metal frame: KnollStudio with Marcel Breuer sig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio
Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

Marcel Breuer Red Canvas Wassily Lounge Chair by Knoll Studio

Mid-Century Pattern Dalmatian Armchair, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A beautiful mid-century armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory. Made from solid beech wood. The GFM-142 armchair is regarded one of the best Polish armchair design from the previous age. The armchair has been thoroughly renovated. The tension belts have been changed, new upholstery foams - upholstery fabric of the highest quality - velvet in dalmatian print...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Pattern Dalmatian Armchair, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Pattern Dalmatian Armchair, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Pattern Dalmatian Armchair, by Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950
By Wohnbedarf, Wilhelm Kienzle
Located in Shippensburg, PA
LEATHER AND OAK "SAFARI" CHAIR Designed by Wilhelm Kienzle in 1928, manufactured by Wohnbedarf, Switzerland circa 1950 ref. 301PPS28Z 35 3/8" H x 22 1/4" D x 22 1/4" W x 14 1/2" H ...
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20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950
Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950

Mid-Century Modern Leather and Oak "Safari" Chair by Wilhelm Kienzle, circa 1950

Small Italian armchair in yellow fabric with wooden feet Carlo Mollino Style
By Carlo Mollino
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Small Italian armchair in yellow fabric with wooden feet Carlo Mollino Style
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Small Italian armchair in yellow fabric with wooden feet Carlo Mollino Style
Small Italian armchair in yellow fabric with wooden feet Carlo Mollino Style

Small Italian armchair in yellow fabric with wooden feet Carlo Mollino Style

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Dillon chair has a solid American walnut or white oak x-based frame that features boxed cushions with piping and buttons on the back cushion.  The Lawson-Fenning Collection is ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Oak

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Dillon Chair by Lawson-Fenning

Pair of brutalist Italian armchairs walnut and chenille velvet 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful pair of brutalist armchairs from an anonymous Italian designer created in the 1960s. The feet and structure are made of solid walnut, with beautiful details and craftsmansh...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of brutalist Italian armchairs walnut and chenille velvet 1960s
Pair of brutalist Italian armchairs walnut and chenille velvet 1960s

Pair of brutalist Italian armchairs walnut and chenille velvet 1960s

Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs – A Stunning Tribute to Mid-Century Modern Design Step into the world of iconic modernism with this exceptional ...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane

Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs
Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs

Set of Four After Pierre Jeanneret 051 Capitol Complex Office Chairs

Beige Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair GFM-142 type, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory. It is made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armch...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Beige Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Beige Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland

Beige Armchair, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland

Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Deerfield Beach, FL
Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s The MP-97 chair by Percival Lafer is a striking piece of Brazilian modernist design. Characterized by its sculptu...
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1970s Brazilian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Pair of MP-97 armchairs by Percival Lafer, 1970s

Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The B-7522 armchair was designed in the 1960s by Zenon Baczyk, it was produced by Swarzedz Furniture Factories in Poland. Furniture kept in perfect condition, after full upholstery a...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Blue Velvet Vintage Armchair, Zenon Baczyk, Europe, 1960s

Model 431 Armchair in Rosewood by Arne Vodder
By Sibast, Arne Vodder
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Vodder Manufacturer: Sibast Møbler Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Leather Measurements: 27" wide x 24" deep x 35" tall, Seat: 18" tall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Model 431 Armchair in Rosewood by Arne Vodder
Model 431 Armchair in Rosewood by Arne Vodder

Model 431 Armchair in Rosewood by Arne Vodder

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but is in...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of armchairs designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of these cocktail lounge chairs is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in w...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs for Craft Associates

Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage GFM 64 Armchair, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful armchair and foot stool, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchair was made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska Furniture Factory from solid beechwood. The GFM type armchair is re...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage GFM 64 Armchair, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage GFM 64 Armchair, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century White and Aqua Vintage GFM 64 Armchair, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s

Pair of Giorgetti Progetti Peggy Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of vintage Progetti Peggy armchairs, designed by Umberto Asnago. Manufacture date circa 1980's by Giorgetti, Italy. Labeled textile on the bottom. In original removable yellow t...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Pair of Giorgetti Progetti Peggy Armchairs by Umberto Asnago
Pair of Giorgetti Progetti Peggy Armchairs by Umberto Asnago

Pair of Giorgetti Progetti Peggy Armchairs by Umberto Asnago

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but it is in very ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Jens Risom, Gunlocke
Located in Decatur, GA
"Quinn" chair, Model no. 1170 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1965. Sculpted walnut arms transition seamlessly to the upholstered back creating a wonderful silhouette. Frame is so...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Walnut

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool
Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool

Midcentury "Quinn" Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Model 1170, Walnut + Wool

Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maker’s armchair by Lawson-Fenning. The Maker's Armchair is a solid walnut or oak frame chair with a leather sling that features brass details on the seat and back. Loose seat and ba...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning
Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning

Maker’s Armchair by Lawson-Fenning

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 2011. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Armchair with structure in polished trivalent chr...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina
Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina

Le Corbusier, P. Jeanneret, C. Perriand LC1 UAM Chair by Cassina

Rare Coronado Armchairs in Tobacco Leather by T.Scarpa for B&B, Italy 1974.
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, B&B Italia
Located in Milano, IT
Coronado armchair in tobacco-colored leather by Tobia Scarpa for B&B Italia 1974, rare with original label and certificate of authenticity. It is fully original and well-preserved. ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Rare Coronado Armchairs in Tobacco Leather by T.Scarpa for B&B, Italy 1974.
Rare Coronado Armchairs in Tobacco Leather by T.Scarpa for B&B, Italy 1974.

Rare Coronado Armchairs in Tobacco Leather by T.Scarpa for B&B, Italy 1974.

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
By Gerrit Rietveld, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1918. Relaunched in 1973. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A sculptural seat with a pure and rationalist form, this chair became an authenti...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina
Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina

Gerrit Rietveld Red and Blue Chair by Cassina

Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Italian Blue Velvet Lounge Armchair, Italy, 1980s This elegant vintage lounge - armchair, manufactured in Italy in the 1980s, showcases the sophisticated yet inviting design sensibi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair
Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair

Italian Blue Velvet Blue Armchair

Deco Reclining Oak Lounge Chair with Dark Brown Leather Back and Fabric Seat
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Deco reclining lounge chair with oak frame, leather back and upholstered fabric seat. Back of the chair reclines by moving wooden dowel down the notches ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Fabric

Deco Reclining Oak Lounge Chair with Dark Brown Leather Back and Fabric Seat
Deco Reclining Oak Lounge Chair with Dark Brown Leather Back and Fabric Seat

Deco Reclining Oak Lounge Chair with Dark Brown Leather Back and Fabric Seat

Pair of armchairs, Sweden, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Pair of very comfortable Swedish-made armchairs from the 1970s. Super padded cushions that make these chairs perfect for relaxing moments reading a book or in front of the TV. The le...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of armchairs, Sweden, 1970s.
Pair of armchairs, Sweden, 1970s.

Pair of armchairs, Sweden, 1970s.

White Jetsons Swivel Armchair Grey Leather, Berchicci for Giovannetti, Italy
By Guglielmo Berchicci, Giovannetti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic Jetsons swivel armchair by Gugliemo Berchicci for Giovannetti in a stunning grey leather with a white glossy structure. Jetsons is a hammock, it's a chaise-longue, it's a t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

White Jetsons Swivel Armchair Grey Leather, Berchicci for Giovannetti, Italy
White Jetsons Swivel Armchair Grey Leather, Berchicci for Giovannetti, Italy

White Jetsons Swivel Armchair Grey Leather, Berchicci for Giovannetti, Italy

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented at ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier
Located in Vilnius, LT
Vintage LC1 black leather chair designed by Le Corbusier circa 1928's and manufactured by Cassina in 1990's. Engraved serial umber 54184, Le Corbusier signature and Cassina mark. Ver...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina
Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina

Black Leather Le Corbusier Chair LC1 by Cassina

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Bouclè High Back Armchair by Isa Bergamo, 50
By ISA Bergamo, Gio Ponti
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This armchair in the style of Gio Ponti was produced by the famous Italian company Isa from Bergamo, where Gio Ponti collaborated for several years. High back, very imposing and comf...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Bouclè High Back Armchair by Isa Bergamo, 50
Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Bouclè High Back Armchair by Isa Bergamo, 50

Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Modern Bouclè High Back Armchair by Isa Bergamo, 50

1960s "896" Vico Magistretti Cassina Italian Design Armchair
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Brescia, IT
Ice white leatherette and wood legs Rare model Excellent condiction.
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1960s "896" Vico Magistretti Cassina Italian Design Armchair
1960s "896" Vico Magistretti Cassina Italian Design Armchair

1960s "896" Vico Magistretti Cassina Italian Design Armchair

Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, model 6575
By Arredamenti Borsani, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Pair of armchairs, model 6575, designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Arredamenti Borsani Varedo in 1946. The original frame is crafted from wood, with plush cushions upholstered in brown l...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, model 6575
Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, model 6575

Pair of armchairs by Osvaldo Borsani, model 6575

Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Yellow "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic mid-century yellow fabric "Alky" armchairs, designed by Giancarlo Piretti and produced by Castelli in Italy during 1970s. These lovely Alky armchairs are fully original in...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Yellow "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s
Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Yellow "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s

Giancarlo Piretti Mid-Century Yellow "Alky" Italian Armchairs, Castelli 1970s

Set of Six Heart Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...
Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Set of Six Heart Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Set of Six Heart Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Set of Six Heart Dining Chairs, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Original LADY Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy (burnt orange)
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
An original 'LADY' lounge chair designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Milano. The chair has been upholstered in fine English burnt orange velvet material. Brass legs. Seat height 36 c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original LADY Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy (burnt orange)
Original LADY Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy (burnt orange)

Original LADY Armchair by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy (burnt orange)

Vintage Pair of Wassily Style Armchairs
By Marcel Breuer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautiful Pair of the iconic Mid-Century Modern Wassily chairs with chrome frames and black leather. In great vintage condition with some beautiful light wear to the leather. They ar...
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Pair of Wassily Style Armchairs
Vintage Pair of Wassily Style Armchairs

Vintage Pair of Wassily Style Armchairs

Curved sofa attributed to Viggo Boesen with sheepskin Model 96
By Viggo Boesen
Located in New York, NY
A curved sofa attributed to Viggo Boesen with new sheepskin upholstery and stained beech tree armrests. Superb banana shaped loveseat or settee with open armrests designed and made ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Beech

Curved sofa attributed to Viggo Boesen with sheepskin Model 96
Curved sofa attributed to Viggo Boesen with sheepskin Model 96

Curved sofa attributed to Viggo Boesen with sheepskin Model 96

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand in 1928. Relaunched in 1965. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. A light, compact chair designed and presented at ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chair by Cassina

Papasan Bamboo Wicker Lounge Chair, 1970s, Italy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Exotic Boho mid-century rattan Papasan chair in excellent condition. White cushion. Dimensions:70W x 120H x 60D cm, seat: 40cm high.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Papasan Bamboo Wicker Lounge Chair, 1970s, Italy
Papasan Bamboo Wicker Lounge Chair, 1970s, Italy

Papasan Bamboo Wicker Lounge Chair, 1970s, Italy

Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Lisboa, PT
Iconic Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - Collectible Design Masterpiece The Elda Chair, designed by visionary Italian designer Joe Colombo for Comfort in the 1960s, is an unpa...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy
Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy

Elda Chair by Joe Colombo for Comfort - 1960's Italy

Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Armchair designed by the American designer Adrian Pearsall. The frame of this cocktail lounge chair is made of walnut wood in a beautiful curved shape and upholstered in white chenil...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chenille, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates

Adrian Pearsall Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chair for Craft Associates

Vintage Tongue-in-Chic Handcrafted Wicker Peacock Chair "Emmanuelle"
Located in Dronten, NL
Spectacular handwoven vintage "Emmanuelle" peacock chair from the 1960s. Please note the details and different techniques in this chair. Made out of wicker, rattan and reed. The pe...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Tongue-in-Chic Handcrafted Wicker Peacock Chair "Emmanuelle"
Vintage Tongue-in-Chic Handcrafted Wicker Peacock Chair "Emmanuelle"

Vintage Tongue-in-Chic Handcrafted Wicker Peacock Chair "Emmanuelle"

A Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs ca' 1950's
By Norman Cherner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of classic, vintage 1 st edition Cherner chairs with arms. Walnut with nice patina. Both chairs signed with labels-designed by Norman Cherner/Plycraft.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Maple, Walnut

A Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs ca' 1950's
A Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs ca' 1950's

A Pair Of Vintage Norman Cherner Plycraft Armchairs ca' 1950's

Organic Gustav Bergmann Armchair in Pierre Frey Bouclé and Beech, Germany, 1960s
By Gustav Bergmann
Located in The Hague, NL
This extremely rare armchair was designed by Gustav Bergmann and produced by his company in Lippe, Germany in the early 1960s. The organic and round lines of the design give the chai...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Organic Gustav Bergmann Armchair in Pierre Frey Bouclé and Beech, Germany, 1960s
Organic Gustav Bergmann Armchair in Pierre Frey Bouclé and Beech, Germany, 1960s

Organic Gustav Bergmann Armchair in Pierre Frey Bouclé and Beech, Germany, 1960s

Marco Zanuso, Pair of "Senior" armchairs, 1951. New Luxury Mohair upholstery.
By Arflex, Marco Zanuso
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional pair of 'Senior' lounge armchairs designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951 for Arflex, Milano. The "Senior" armchair was the more commodious big brother to Zanuso's equally iconi...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Marco Zanuso, Pair of "Senior" armchairs, 1951. New Luxury Mohair upholstery.
Marco Zanuso, Pair of "Senior" armchairs, 1951. New Luxury Mohair upholstery.

Marco Zanuso, Pair of "Senior" armchairs, 1951. New Luxury Mohair upholstery.

Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puf For Cassina
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puf For Cassina A design armchair with soft, generous contours, designed to bring home casual, sophisticated comfort that opens the door to new, freer ...
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puf For Cassina
Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puf For Cassina

Afra And Tobia Scarpa Soriana Puf For Cassina

Diplomat Leather Armchair or Desk Chair by Finn Juhl, Model 209, Denmark 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning model 209 armchair or desk chair in leather and mahogany designed by Finn Juhl and produced by France & Søn, in Denmark during the 1960s. The armchair is signed on the botto...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

Diplomat Leather Armchair or Desk Chair by Finn Juhl, Model 209, Denmark 1960s
Diplomat Leather Armchair or Desk Chair by Finn Juhl, Model 209, Denmark 1960s

Diplomat Leather Armchair or Desk Chair by Finn Juhl, Model 209, Denmark 1960s

Mid-century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage armchairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern armchairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original armchairs, popular names associated with this style include Cassina, Artifort, Knoll, and Pierre Paulin. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for armchairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $145 and tops out at $134,145 while the average work can sell for $3,694.

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